Parenting Fail from Robin’s Chicks

by Minivan Mama on August 31, 2010

These are hee-ha-larious and definitely make me feel better about the fact that Birdie puts her hand in the toilet bowl SEVERAL times a day. http://www.robinschicks.com/2010/08/parenting-fail.html

Say What?

by Minivan Mama on August 27, 2010

I was just in the kitchen cleaning and I heard Sam yell, ‘JESUS CHRIST!’ from his playroom. I went RUNNING in there to find out what in the world would make him say that, where did he hear that, who (…)

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Friday Funny: Hi Eeyore

by Minivan Mama on August 27, 2010

This is one of my all time favorite videos to watch. And pretty much what I imagine the soundtrack to a Minivan Disney Trip will sound like…

Avocados Everywhere

by Minivan Mama on August 26, 2010

Crunchy Mama (who is my sister b-tubya) and I are both getting ready for our Annual Super Awesome Slightly Fattening and Always Fun Extended Family Beach Vacation. Both of our families, along with our parents, rent a house on the (…)

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What is Meatlow Anyway?

by Working Mama on August 23, 2010

SDS has been telling us how much she loves Meat-low. “Meatloaf?” you are saying to yourself. Um, no. Just ask SDS- she is very quick to correct you: “SDS, you like MeatLOAF?”…”NO! It’s Meat-LOW.” “Uh huh- ok.”  What’s the point (…)

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Egg Recall

by Crunchy Mama on August 20, 2010

Ok people, I’m sure you’ve all heard about the egg recall and this is why you should get you some chickens. Besides the fact that they make good pets (really, they do), if you are feeding your own hens and harvesting (…)

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Nap Nanny Recall

by Minivan Mama on August 19, 2010

I saw an ad for these when I was pregnant with The Bird and thought they looked like a good idea. After reading this report though, I’m glad I never made the purchase. Apparently at least one infant suffocated after (…)

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Great Sites for Birthday Party Ideas

by Minivan Mama on August 15, 2010

So I’m planning The Boy’s 4th Birthday Party and I tend to get a little obsessive about these things. I mean, if I had an unlimited budget, THE PARTY I WOULD THROW. But then I have to remind myself that (…)

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The Sky Is Falling…

by Working Mama on August 11, 2010

For ray-els. August is Shooting Star Month! I love a shooting star- doesn’t it remind you of being a kid and getting so excited about seeing a star falling! Well- get out there and start wishing away because the meteorite activity will (…)

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Appropriate Amounts and Types of TV for Preschoolers

by Minivan Mama on August 10, 2010

Yeah, I know. The answer is none. But that’s just not reality here at the Minivan household. For many reasons. 1) The Boy loves TV. LOVES. He can’t help it, it’s in his DNA. His father will watch Food Dehydrator (…)

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